16 U.S. Code § 4001 - Congressional findings

(1)the commercial fishing industry of the United States significantly contributes to the national economy, and could make a greater contribution if fish resources within the United States Exclusive Economic Zone were more fully utilized;

(2)the commercial fisheries of the United States provide significant employment in coastal areas and in processing and distribution centers;

(3)fish contribute an important nutritional component to the American diet;

(4)increased consumption of seafood in the United States could significantly lower the risk of many cardiovascular diseases;

(5)Federally supported development programs for commercial fisheries are unable to meet present and future marketing needs;

(6)many fish species are underutilized by the United States fishing industry because of underdeveloped markets; and

(7)the United States fishing industry has the potential to expand greatly its contribution to interstate and foreign commerce, favorably affecting the balance of trade.

Pub. L. 99–659, title II, § 201,Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3715, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter and amending section
713c–3 of Title
15, Commerce and Trade] may be cited as the ‘Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986’.”

Report to Congress on Fish and Seafood Promotion

Pub. L. 99–659, title II, § 219,Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3731, provided that: “The Secretary shall, not later than March 1, 1989, submit to the Congress a report on the effectiveness of the implementation of this title [enacting this chapter and amending section
713c–3 of Title
15, Commerce and Trade] in achieving the purposes of this title.”